New to DotNet world.
Using window 2000, installed Dotnet Framwork to use ASP.NET on my system
After creating virtual directory . i wrote small script to test asp.net.
but i get Server Application Unavailable error.

I created a library project.
Then I created Setup project which must only register my dll in GAC on
deployment machine, in order to do this
I addad "primary output" to Global Assembly Cache Folder and deleted

Does anybody know how to update the web.config file in a custom
action? I tried to give a local path to the web.config to my utility
that does the job well in a case of regular app install but it does
not work in the case of the web install.

I work for a web development company doing custom E-
commerce sites. I created a shopping cart module which is
supposed to be used as a base when starting a project for
a new customer and contains all core functions and

I created a setup project with no problem, and the installation is working
fine. My program uses MSDE 2000, so I decided to include the MSDE merge
modules, the connect.msm, and the other included with msde, but after adding
them and compiling my application, my setup doesnt run ...

I have an application with a few settings that need to be external.  I
understand I can do it a few different ways, including using the registry or
an app.config fie.   Can anyone offer any recommendations as to when it's
best to use  one or the other?

The installation went fine, the files are under
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322
What do I need to do to 'active' it. Everything else is
still pointing to v1.0.3705, including the environment

i have FW 1.1 installed - do i need to install 1.0 to run an app developed under 1.0?
any caveats?
THANKS! =)

I am using Visual.NET 2003 from a MSDN subscription. I am creatiing a setup & deployment project.  I have a launch condition call VerifyOperatingSystem which ensures the operating system is newer than Windows 2000. It works fine.  I also have RemovePreviousVersion=false in the ...

I'm beginning to think that either am I dumb or MSDE deployment really *IS*
rocket science. I don't know, but I know I'm not the only one. Anyway,
here's my request:
I'd like to create a package that will:

I want to install the .NET framework on my PC.  I
currently have VS 6 installed.  I plan on removing all the
VS 6 prior to installing .NET.  Anyone have any pointers
before I take the plunge?  Thanks!

i tried to install the .NET framework redistributable on a
windows NT4.0 machine.. but during the installations
process (almost at the end).. an error occurs which says,
that he can´t open an registry key? (ERROR 1402) (i have

Hi again,
I posted this question a few days ago, but still haven't
got an answer... I've tried to upgrade .NET framework 1.0
to 1.1. The error was: "can't open an registry key (ERROR

A little background:
I am simply learning how to control the Windows Installer (Setup Projects)
Simple project...install application, gather database info, connect to SQL
Server, execute SQL Scripts, etc...

   I was under the impression, from books that I have read, that you could
develop software in .NET and somehow instruct the installer to actually
compile to native code one time only... then, as opposed to having to JIT
compile the app every time it runs, the user would experience ...